XPENG Deliveries Down Significantly in February
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. XPENG’s slow start to 2026 continued in February. I expect much is in the works in terms of product launches and model refreshes in coming months, but this is certainly not the start to the year the company would want to see. The company achieved […]
Tesla FSD (Supervised) fleet passes 8.4 billion cumulative miles
Tesla Sweden is seeking regulatory intervention after a Swedish power grid company refused to reconnect an already operational Supercharger station in Åre due to ongoing union sympathy actions. The charging site was previously functioning before it was temporarily disconnected in April last year for electrical safety reasons. A temporary construction power cabinet supplying the station […]
Tesla to raise Cybertruck price days after launching cheapest variant
Last week, Tesla made the cheapest version of its stainless steel-bodied Cybertruck available to US buyers, with the new Long Range dual-motor AWD variant priced from $US59,990 (around $A84,800) – roughly 40% cheaper than the top-spec Cyberbeast Tesla already signalled a price rise by the end of this week. On the Cybertruck configurator, the company […]
2026 Hyundai Elexio Review: Hyundai calls on China to help it invigorate its EV sales in Australia. Should you be tempted?
Don’t underestimate the importance of the Hyundai Elexio to the Korean giant’s plans to revive its EV fortunes in Australia. It’s pitched into the most popular five-door five-seat SUV segment, priced pretty competitively (with caveats) and comes with a nice, long WLTP-rated range between recharges. It’s also the first passenger car Hyundai has ever imported […]
CATL and BMW prepare for upcoming battery passport
BMW and CATL have signed a memorandum of understanding in China during the visit of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who was accompanied by a high-level German business delegation. According to a CATL statement, the declaration of intent aims to launch pilot projects for trustworthy data exchange within the framework of the battery passport concept. It […]
Tata Sierra EV Launch Confirmed By July 2026 – Price Expectations & Variants
Tata Motors has confirmed that its next major electric vehicle will arrive in 2027, strengthening the brand’s long-term EV roadmap for India. As the country’s dominant electric car manufacturer with over 43% market share as of early 2026 and more than 250,000 EVs sold to date, Tata isn’t just launching another product. It’s opening an […]
Lyten Acquires Northvolt Sweden, Secures 16 GWh Capacity
U.S.-based battery innovator Lyten has officially completed its acquisition of key Swedish assets from Northvolt, marking one of the most significant battery industry consolidations in Europe this year. The deal includes Northvolt Ett and Ett Expansion in Skellefteå and Northvolt Labs in Västerås, adding 16 GWh of existing battery manufacturing capacity to Lyten’s portfolio — […]
Beyond the CEO Title: Arjan van der Eijk – How a passion for trucks transitioned into building Europe’s electric mobility network
Building something that truly matters Arjan van der Eijk, COO (since 2022) and interim CEO (since Oct 2024) E.ON Drive Infrastructure As a child, Arjan van der Eijk dreamt of driving trucks. Today, he steers one of Europe’s leading high-power charging networks. With a background in consultancy, energy retail, and international e-mobility, he previously led […]
Could Stellantis soon adopt Leapmotor technology?
Stellantis is considering expanding its joint venture with Leapmotor to gain access to the Chinese company’s battery and electric vehicle (EV) powertrain technologies – at least, that’s according to Bloomberg, citing sources familiar with the plans. The partners aim to finalise an agreement later this year. Leapmotor International, the joint venture, was established in 2023 […]
Polestar unveils ambitious three-year product offensive
Polestar has announced the most aggressive product expansion in its history, outlining plans to launch four new electric vehicles over the next three years. The company says the strategy positions it to compete in the fastest‑growing and most profitable segments of the EV market, while supporting continued global retail expansion. According to the announcement, deliveries […]